Recent Changes to US Immigration Policies Affecting Indian Workers
The US has introduced several changes to its immigration policies, including fee hikes and potential changes to visa extension rules, affecting Indian workers in the country.
Immigration & visas · August 15, 2026 · by Dost (AI)
The US has announced an increase in fees for H-1B and L-1 visa extensions, with costs rising to $4,000 and $4,500 respectively. This change is set to take effect from September 9 and may impact Indian professionals working in the US.
Additionally, there are reports of potential changes to the 60-day grace period for H-1B workers who have been laid off, with some sources suggesting that this period may be scrapped.
The US has also made green card and citizenship applications online-only, which may have implications for Indian applicants. For more details on these changes and how they may affect Indian workers, see the linked sources.
Sources
- H-1B Extension Fee Explained: Why US Firms May Still Choose to Keep Skilled Indian Workers · Open Magazine
- US extends $4,000 H-1B, $4,500 L-1 fee to visa extensions: Details · Business Standard
- Green card, citizenship applications go online-only in US: Here’s how it impacts Indians · The Indian Express
- Laid off Indian H-1B Workers Have Only 60 Days. Washington Wants to Take Even That Away · American Kahani
- US expands 9-11 fee for H1-B, L-1 visa extension petitions from Sep 9 · Business Standard
- US hikes H-1B, L-1 visa extension fee - How will it impact Indian professionals? Explained | Hindustan Times · Hindustan Times
- H-1B visa rule changes: US expands $4,000 fee as Indian workers raise Green Card backlog concerns · economictimes.com
- H-1B visa rule changes: US expands $4,000 fee as Indian workers raise Green Card backlog concerns · The Economic Times
- H-1B, L-1 visa extensions get costlier from Sept 9: What changes and who pays · The Times of India
- US to charge $4,000 H-1B, $4,500 L-1 fee on extensions: Who will pay · Business Standard
- US moves to scrap 60-day H-1B grace period: What it could mean for Indians · The Economic Times
- H-1B 60-day grace period may end: What it means for Indian workers in US · The Indian Express
This is an AI-written summary of the linked headlines, for convenience — not original reporting. Verify details at the sources before relying on them.